Its that time of year again. On a very chilly and windy day Tulsa had their Veterans Day Parade. We had marching JROTC units from high schools in the area. A few schools pulled their units out of the parade because of the weather. I get that but the kids that did show up were appreciated.
And we had all sorts of Veterans, some sitting on trailers. I bet they were freezing. I don’t know about you but sitting outside when it is freezing is very cold. On the other hand I don’t think some of these people could walk the distance.
We had women vets in red Thunderbirds. Now that it styling!!
And Jeeps. I don’t know what the deal is but there were lots of Jeeps. A coworker who had one in the parade said that there were over 70 of them. I think he undercounted. But hey, bring them on. An event has to change with the times to thrive and grow is what I think. If people want to bring their Jeeps, well that is okay with me.
Even the the pink Jeeps. Pink is hot these days.
And the motorcyclists. I have a love/hate relationship with motorcyclists. Right now I love them. Ask me tomorrow, who knows what my attitude will be tomorrow. Except tomorrow evening will be the start of my three day weekend. My attitude will be pretty good then!! Sorry, who cares what my attitude is.
I always enjoy the military vehicles.
They had a few marching bands. I saw this group performing down the street and thought they might do it again. They didn’t but they do march in style I think.
Something else new this year is that several corporations had people marching in the parade. This is Quik Trip a convenience store chain headquartered in Tulsa. They were not tossing candy but they were passing out coupons for free beverages, any size? I’ll take a beverage!
There is nothing like the old military vehicles. Isn’t this about the manliest thing you have ever seen? Beats the crap out of pink Jeeps that have never been off the pavement.
What I like the best are the Vets that just show up and get in the parade on their own. No entry fee for any entry and individuals can just show up.
So I love the walking Vets the best. The least we can do is show up and show our respect.
Great shots of the parade!! Next best thing to being there!! Having been married many years to a military guy, I do appreciate these!! Thanks for sharing!!
Parades are such fun and a very good way to celebrate Veterans Day. I am surprised by the colourful jeeps though. I’m thinking a pink jeep out on the battlefield would make an easy target. 🙂
Well, since the Jeep got its start as a military vehicle and post war America fell in love with it, I can understand the throng of these 4 wheel drive autos in the parade, but I think I would love the original military Jeep the best. Yes, that 3/4 ton military pick-up will go anywhere you’re man enough to point it. It my mind it would make the ultimate farm truck, unless you could acquire and maintain a Duce and a half (2-1/2 ton). Now that was a truck.
Looks like most folks were layered up for this chilly parade. The real deal jeep is so much more manly than that pink thing.
Nice shots of the parade.